Blunt-nosed leopard lizard
A species of Leopard lizards Scientific name : Gambelia sila Genus : Leopard lizards
Blunt-nosed leopard lizard, A species of Leopard lizards
Scientific name: Gambelia sila
Genus: Leopard lizards
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Description
Gambelia sila, also known as the blunt-nosed leopard lizard, is a blunt nosed lizard found in California.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Blunt-nosed leopard lizard primarily feeds on a diet of insects, particularly ants and beetles. This species demonstrates specific preferences, often observed catching flying insects mid-air, and meticulously foraging under rocks for beetles and larvae.
Appearance
The blunt-nosed leopard lizard is a slender, medium-sized reptile with bumpy, granular skin. Its coloration ranges from light brown to red, often with irregular broken stripes and blotches. It showcases a stark white belly and a long, slender tail. Males are distinctively darker than females and juveniles, with a bright blue throat during breeding season.
Behavior
Blunt-nosed leopard lizard is a diurnal reptile with a highly territorial nature. It marks its territory using pheromones and defends it aggressively against intruders. Predominantly solitary, blunt-nosed leopard lizard exhibits a unique 'push-up' display to communicate or threaten. Relying on active hunting, it forages by opportunistically ambushing prey.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Collared lizards Genus
Leopard lizards Species
Blunt-nosed leopard lizard 
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